International Applicants FAQs

Please see our scholarships page. 

Yes. You may sometimes apply for these prior to entering the university. There are occasions when outstanding students are asked to engage in a project with a professor. These are paid Assistantships.

Yes, students will be assigned to a Student Services Manager who assists students with academic schedules, course changes, and tutoring requests.

The University’s Armacost Library offers full academic library services on campus and via the Internet.

The Office for Inclusion and Community serves as a catalyst for the campus community on matters related to diversity, multicultural programming, and cultural pluralism.

Please visit our International Student Tuition and Fees page for undergraduate information. Please visit our Graduate Tuition and Fees page for graduate information.

There are different deadlines for each term. Please see the graduate deadlines page or the undergraduate international deadlines page for these dates.

A TOEFL minimum score of 213 for the computer-based test or 80 for the Internet-based test is required for international students whose primary language is not English.

An IELTS minimum score of 6.5 will also satisfy the language requirement.

The GMAT and GRE are not required, however, applicants are welcome to send scores as an additional optional piece of the application.

While an internship or job cannot be guaranteed, students have full use of the Office of Career and Professional Development, which often supplies internship and job interviewing opportunities. Additional services from this office include:

Focus II Online Assessment and Planning

Professional Coaching

Internship and Employment Strategies

Resume, Cover Letter, and Personal Statement Critiques

Employment and Interview Preparation

Workshops and Class/Group Presentations

UR Professional Network of Alumni, Parents, and Friends

Students who wish to earn their MBA in one year do so in an accelerated format. This full-time, focused study format gives students a concentrated opportunity to develop and hone their business skills, to participate in mentorship and corporate visit programs, and to enhance English skills.

Yes. Book information and where to purchase is emailed to you four weeks prior to the start of your program so you have enough time to prepare.

All international students are required to purchase and maintain health insurance throughout the duration of their academic program at the University of Redlands. The University strongly recommends that students review their health insurance policies to ensure their policy provides coverage/benefits to the health care facilities located near their campus location.

All currently enrolled students can use the Student Health Center regardless of their insurance. Medical visits are free; however, there is a charge for lab tests, immunizations, and prescription medications. The Student Health Center does not process or bill insurance.

Minimum Health Insurance Requirement for International Students

To satisfy program requirements, you must maintain health and emergency evacuation insurance during your entire program that meets the minimum standards set by the University of Redlands with respect to the following:

• Medical benefits: at least US $100,000 per person per accident or illness
• Repatriation of remains: US $25,000
• Medical evacuation: US $50,000
• Deductibles not exceeding US $500 per accident or illness

International students enrolled in a School of Business program may  use their current insurance or purchase insurance through any provider they choose, as long as the limits above are met. Major providers include ISO Insurance or GeoBlue.

Regardless of which option students choose they must supply proof of coverage no later than 2 weeks prior to their program start date.

Yes. International students studying in the U.S. need an F-1 or J-1 visa.

International students who receive an I-20 from the University of Redlands will not be granted an I-20 transfer until the completion of two consecutive eight week terms.